From Irish folk to soulful indie rock: Glen Hansard rarely takes the shortest route, but always the most beautiful one. The Irish singer-songwriter is coming to De Oosterpoort on May 5 with a new album and his full band.

Known from The Frames and The Swell Season—which won an Oscar with Falling Slowly—Glen Hansard has become one of Ireland’s most versatile musicians. As a solo artist, he draws inspiration from greats such as Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison, with songs that range from intimate to grand, fragile to fierce. Each project explores new styles, from seventies songwriting to soul and minimalist folk. With his latest project, Glen is working with a full band and has announced a tour to promote the new album.

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